What is QuickBooks? Why Use QuickBooks Online? (2025)

In the context of businesses increasingly needing effective financial and accounting management solutions and the need to apply international accounting standards IFRS instead of VAS according to government regulations, many Vietnamese businesses choose to use international accounting software. 

Among the international accounting software that meets the above needs today, QuickBooks has emerged as a leading tool.

The following article by GLA will help you better understand QuickBooks, its outstanding features and why this is an indispensable software in the journey of developing a company and reaching out to the world.

1. What is QuickBooks?

QuickBooks is an accounting and financial management software developed by Intuit (an American company), designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and large corporations. 

With many different versions, QuickBooks software helps optimize financial management processes with a friendly interface and powerful tools.

2. Current versions of QuickBooks accounting software

QuickBooks currently has major products such as: QuickBooks desktop and QuickBooks online and POS systems:

QuickBooks Desktop Edition includes:

1. QuickBooks Pro.
2. QuickBooks Premier.
3. QuickBooks Enterprise.
4. QuickBooks for Mac.

QuickBooks Online: An online accounting solution developed by Intuit in 2004 and used today. QuickBooks Online is the most popular version.

QuickBooks POS: The most widely used point-of-sale payment system in the US.

3. Common Features of QuickBooks Software

QuickBooks accounting software is one of the most comprehensive accounting software available today, serving the needs of small and medium-sized startups to global corporations requiring specialized functionality in specific industry sectors such as consulting, manufacturing, law, social enterprises, etc. Popular features include:

4. Why should businesses consider using QuickBooks Online accounting software?

QuickBooks is a suite of software solutions designed to assist businesses in their corporate financial operations. 

With over 8 million users worldwide (2024), QuickBooks accounting software supports companies in every aspect such as:

4.1. Experience convenient and easy financial management

• Access to online anytime, anywhere: Flexible financial management with access from any device (PC, iPad, iPhone).
• Update data synchronization on all devices to keep information accurate and easy to control.
• No need for specialized accounting knowledge: Friendly interface, supporting all users to easily operate, even beginners.
• Easily comply with accounting requirements and tax laws of the host country for companies establishing companies and branches abroad.

4.2. Powerful financial tools, saving time and costs

Create invoices, estimates, and purchase orders easily with professional, customizable templates that save time on paperwork.

Track performance and profits in detail, allowing businesses to better control their finances.

4.3. Remote management and collaborative working

• Supports multiple users to access and work on the same system, ideal for remote teams or collaborators. In particular, the authorization function makes it easier to control personnel.
• Monitor business activities in real-time remotely, keeping you informed even when you're away from the office.
• Connect to multiple devices via app, computer application, laptop, tablet, use on all search engines.

4.4. High security and stability for financial data

• Strong data security ensures financial information is always safe.
• Automatic data backup gives you peace of mind that your important data is always safe.
• Automatic software updates keep the system running smoothly, without worrying about being out of date or interrupting work.

5. Who should use QuickBooks to get the most out of the software?

• Small and Medium Enterprises: Optimized for businesses with small and medium sized financial management needs.
• Freelancers and individual businesses: QuickBooks Online Self-Employed is the perfect choice for freelancers or self-employed individuals.
• Accountant: QuickBooks provides tools to manage finances for multiple clients, providing in-depth support for accounting work.
• Accounting firm want to provide accounting services for the company Mỹ, Canada, British, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.
• The company needs to build an accounting management system that meets IFRS standards as required by the government.

6. What kind of company is Intuit?

Intuit is an American technology company that develops accounting, human resources, tax, and payroll software. The company's four most famous products are QuickBooks, TurboTax, Quicken, and Mint.

Founded in 1983, Intuit has grown to become one of the leading companies in the technology and financial accounting industry, with a market share of more than 74% in the field of tax accounting software. 

One of the main reasons why Intuit products, specifically QuickBooks, beat out their competitors is because the products are easy to use and have a beautiful design called "Design for Delight".

After 10 years of experience supporting and guiding Vietnamese companies in applying software, GLA confidently affirms that this is a very easy-to-use software, even company owners who are not specialized in accounting can still use and apply it to their company.

7. How does GLA support businesses in registering and using QuickBooks?

GLA is a collaboration of official agents (ProAdviser) providing QuickBooks accounting software in the Asia-Pacific region with preferential and attractive prices for businesses, especially with many years of working experience and prestige always put first.

7.1. Benefits of using QuickBooks Online with GLA that cannot be ignored

• The cost is much cheaper than purchasing a license directly from QuickBooks.
• Dedicated support during business hours.
• Support consulting in two languages: English and Vietnamese.
• Flexible payment methods (cash, bank transfer – Vietnamese or foreign currency).
• Maximum information security, account protection.

7.2. Are you still concerned about QuickBooks Online data security?

QuickBooks Online has advanced encryption technology to ensure that your business data is always safe and secure. You can learn more about QuickBooks Online's information security and privacy policy here: Security you can trust – 7 reasons to believe.

7.3. Online training provided by QuickBooks Online

GLA also supports businesses wishing to apply and set up a comprehensive system with QuickBooks Online with the following support:

• Consulting and training support for using QuickBooks Online accounting software with modern, practical courses.
• QuickBooks Online accounting software user guide for Singapore companies.
• QuickBooks Online Accounting Software User Guide for Offshore Companies.
• QuickBooks Online accounting software user guide for Hong Kong (China) companies.
• QuickBooks Online accounting software user guide for US companies.

8. FAQs about QuickBooks accounting software 

Highlights

• QuickBooks is comprehensive accounting software for all businesses.
• The revenue management, invoicing, payroll, and inventory features are QuickBooks' strongest features.
• QuickBooks is an accounting software suitable for a wide range of users, from freelancers, to accounting firms and companies that want to apply IFRS accounting standards.
• QuickBooks has two main versions: the Desktop version popular in the US and the online version used globally.